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GloryJoyeux:
Final Setup

6kw Deye Offgrid
14kW s (3x605w JA Solar, 12x440w Jinko, 10x500w Cworth)
Victron 150/70 Charge controller
26.5kw Deriy Lithium and Cworth Lithium in Parallel with Busbar
Victron Smart shunt 300A
Junktek 100A shunt
Raspberry Pi 5 (running Solar Assistant)
Orange Pi 3 (running Solar Assistant)
Windows NUC (running Home Assistant)
Starlink for home internet
GLi.net router

Programmed Home Assistant using YAML for various automation, and created sensors from mqtt stream from SA. Influxdb for database. It also shows live individual power consumption of each devices in the house through smart plugs HA integration and custom auto-entites.

Since we going all in on renewable energy, gas hobs were replaced with ‘real’ induction cooker (max 3000w on highest settings with all 4 burners on, enamel cast iron pots).

Average daily load 30kW (Home Assistant programmed to do load management automatically, with pv forecast, so 3 AC, Induction hob, water heater, microwave , airfryer etc, every device is connected and will never exceed the 6000W rating of the inverter)

100 percent off grid, ie Island mode, no physical connection to grid. The wife is happy, I’m happy.

If you need any guidance on home assistant coding for your set up, you can private message me.

Wow, this is really impressive! I just came across this while reading through previous threads. Initially, I wanted to get the Solar Assistant for my system as well; I even replied to your post about selling the RBPi 5, but perhaps you missed my comment. After comparing the sensors I can access through Home Assistant via Solarman with what the Solar Assistant offers, I don’t see a significant reason to spend an additional $200 on it. Moreover, it doesn’t even the Deye battery BMS.

I see you have a unique use case for the solar assistant setup regarding battery communication, especially since you are using two different brands in parallel.

We share a lot in common with our systems. Could you please DM me your WhatsApp number so I can reach out to you? I'm particularly interested in the induction cooker and Home Assistant.

Hybrid600:
Na wa o. This na inverter machine and not lappy.
Tech has so much improved.
What's your battery capacity?

10kWh (2 x 5kWh)

kristien4:
Okay, i use same battery though with a Growatt inverter, looking for a perfect voltage to set it at, as i disconnected communication between battery and inverter. As Growatt charges to 58.4v when communication is used. Though ive been charging at 56.8. I never get power for deye inverter now. Its around 1m.

I checked the battery voltage history and I found some scenarios where it crossed 58V. I attached an image here, you shouldn't have problem if you use 57v, 56.8 is already close.

mctfopt:


You went all out. That's how you do it, get it right the first time and rest. Or be a penny pincher and do it twice or even thrice.

Exactly. I had already used a 3.5 kVA system with lead-acid batteries.

kristien4:
How much did you buy the deye SE G5.1 Pro B? And secondly what is your charge/float voltage??

I purchased them when the battery was expensive; each cost 1.9 million. They are now being sold on Fouani for 1.5 million. The charge voltage hovers around 57.4v when at 100%.

GloryJoyeux:


Awesome, next is to create your desired automations based on deye sensors and then you have yourself a completely awesome smart home.

I have implemented several automations. One automation turns off powerful appliances when consumption exceeds solar generation for more than 20 minutes, but only if the time is after 4:00 PM. Another automation activates a custom-built fan that I attached to the external heatsink when the temperature rises above 48 degrees Celsius. I have an automation that turns on the water heater once the battery reaches 100%.

The past 5 months have been great so far.

My system consists of Deye 6kw SG03 version, Deye SE-G5.1 PRO-B x 2, Jinko 555w x 12

kristien4:
sometimes i just feel this deye inverter will be too complex for basic s. Too much settings everywhere...lol

No, it's not that complex.

Deye Inverter is just too sweet, connected to home assistant

I need AA and AAA size lithium battery, please drop if you have for sale

GloryJoyeux:
Hello all,

I have an extra solar assistant device for sale if interested. I am currently using the raspberry pi 5 version.

It has never been used/activated.

You can also visit their website to know if your device is compatible with it.

I got it for 180usd and that is not inclusive of shipping or tax. However, if you have a reasonable offer, just quote this message and I will respond to whomever gives a satisfactory bid.

Is this still available, if yes, please drop whatsapp details

please signify If you sell genuine SPD, Breakers and AVR

Hello great people, I have been following this thread for a while, took my time to read through existing pages and was able to extract some information, but I’m really locked in between choosing battery.

Based on my power requirements, I would need at least 10kwh battery, this means the pylontech battery of that capacity will cost 4 million plus while felicity 15kwh (13kwh real capacity) will cost more less

This is not my first solar system, I have a 3.5kva 24v system with 2 flooded batteries and 8 x 300w Siemens s, my plan is to a bigger system using Deye 6kw from odyssey, 12 x 555w jinko s from Fouani , Felicity battery from Naira lander here or Pylontech from Fouani

I would like to seek advise from people who have already used or installed either the Pylontech or felicity of that capacity, which one to choose considering durability, performance and ease of use.

Furthermore, I don’t want to use custom coupled battery because most of these batteries don’t offer communication port which is essential for the system I’m trying to build

DukeLad:
Still taking orders

Can you send your whatsapp number, i want to get some items from Amazon

I have been a silent follower on this thread. And I must say the truth, I have gain a lot of things from professionals here.

I started my building project last year Nov 7 and today made it a year. I am really happy it has got to finishes stages.

I will post pictures of the building later, but I would need the help of the professionals here to help me out on the cost of this things :

I have done the electrical piping, the plumbing piping, so am about installing a POP and SUSPENDED CEILING

I have called someone from my hood here and he gave a quotation of N268,000 for a measurement of 67sqm. (Workmanship inclusive)

I have asked for the break down of the cost, so I can get the cost for materials and the cost of workmanship.

but while waiting for his answer, I want to know how POP ceiling are prices per meter.

BizBloke:

Hi Dageek,
We've got to receive payment before proceeding with an auction.
Thanks.

So how do we go about that, its ending soon, what's the amount in naira ?

BizBloke:

Hi Dageek,
These items are on auction. What's your budget for both?
Regards.

50 USD for the laptop and 110usd for the speaker if possible

Hi Bizbloke

Please check the cost price and the service charge of these items for me

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/172686289056?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT